Human Resources Business Partner in London, Greater London

Human Resources Business Partner

Location: West London (3x in Office)

Salary: 55-60K Permanent Hire
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: HR Business Partner & Talent Acquisition Manager

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support business performance by aligning people strategies with wider organisational objectives. This role acts as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, providing strategic and operational HR support across a designated business area. You will partner closely with management to deliver practical HR solutions, support organisational change, and help foster a positive employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

HR Business Partnering

• Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and managers across designated business areas.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, providing proactive HR guidance and support.
• Identify and anticipate people-related needs, working collaboratively with leadership and the wider HR team.
• Deliver relevant HR metrics and insights, including headcount, absenteeism, turnover and overtime data, to support business decision-making.
• Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of HR policies, initiatives and programmes.
• Manage and resolve employee relations matters, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Provide guidance on disciplinary, grievance and employee relations cases, ensuring consistency, fairness and compliance.
• Support the management of employee wellbeing matters, including sickness absence and return-to-work processes.

Organisational Design & Change Management

• Partner with leadership teams to enhance organisational effectiveness and drive high performance.
• Support organisational design initiatives, restructures, workforce planning and change management projects.
• Provide both strategic advice and hands-on support to improve efficiencies, clarify responsibilities and enable business growth.

Employee Experience & Engagement

• Advise managers on key aspects of the employee lifecycle, including performance, recognition, employee relations and compensation.
• Support employee engagement initiatives aimed at improving motivation, retention and overall employee experience.
• Contribute to talent review and succession planning activities in partnership with Learning & Development teams.

Performance Management

• Lead and support performance management processes across the business.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, guidelines and timelines.
• Coach managers and employees on goal setting, feedback and performance improvement planning.
• Provide guidance on complex performance issues while mitigating potential business risk.
• Support the ongoing development of competency frameworks and ensure alignment with wider HR processes.
• Promote a strong performance culture through manager coaching and employee development initiatives.

Recruitment & Workforce Planning

• Support recruitment and selection activities in line with company standards and best practice.
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a positive employee experience.
• Monitor workforce requirements and support short, medium and long-term resource planning.
• Assist with succession planning and talent pipeline development.

Talent Management & Development

• Support organisational development initiatives and people-focused business improvement projects.
• Partner with managers to identify and develop high-potential talent.
• Lead talent management activities, including talent reviews and development planning.
• Support succession planning for business-critical roles.
• Provide guidance and coaching on career development and personal development planning.

Candidate Profile

• Degree educated in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• Experience in a Human Resources Business Partner or similar HR generalist role.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations and employment legislation.
• Experience supporting performance management, organisational change and talent development initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• Fluent business-level English, both written and spoken.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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